Ivory Coast v Guinea Preview

AFCON 2015, Group D | Tuesday 20 January | Malabo | 18:00

Ivory Coast will begin their quest for AFCON glory against Guinea, who on paper look to be the weakest team in Group D. However, the West Africans do have the quality to cause an upset on their day.To Win (90mins)Ivory Coast 11/20Draw 27/10Guinea 52/10IVORY COASTIvory Coast had a poor 2014 World Cup showing in Brazil, managing just one win and two defeats but, will be looking to put that behind them here.

Coach Herve Renard took over the reins after Sabri Lamouchi’s journey ended with the 2014 World Cup. The Elephants had an inconsistent qualifying campaign, finishing second in their group behind Cameroon with three wins, a draw and two defeats.

The 2015 AFCON is widely regarded as Ivory Coast’s golden generation's last chance to win international honours, with Yaya and Kolo Toure, as well as Boubacar Barry, likely playing in their last major tournament for their country, with Didier Zokora and Didier Drogba already having recently hung up their boots.

Yaya Toure, Wilfried Bony and Gervinho have been in scintillating form for their respective clubs and will be the go to players. GUINEAGuinea upset the odds in the AFCON qualifiers by beating both Uganda and Togo to second place in Group E, finishing a single point behind Ghana after three wins, a draw and two losses.

Head coach Michel Dussuyer has already faced his share of problems selecting his squad, with France-based duo Ismael Bangoura and Bouna Sarr rejecting call-ups to focus on their club football.

However, they will have to be at their absolute best if they are to get the better of The Elephants.

Betting Verdict: IVORY COAST 11/20
These sides have met five times since 2007, with The Elephants winning four of those five meetings. Ivory Coast have enough fire power to dispose of Guinea and claim the victory. Written by Aaron CrowieBet on this match now at Hollywoodbets.net! Haven’t got an account? Open one here now!

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